7.62x54R Russian Load Data

[Mauser]

Hey guys,  I had this listed under another string due to a request for data, but it was hard to find, so here it is again and please if you have additional data, add it into the mix.

Cheers,
Mauser

7.62x54R
Bullet - 130gr. Nosler SP
Powder - 52gr. Varget
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 70mm (yes I know but that's how I do my loading in Metric)
Avg Vel - 3094 fps. (10 shot average over a chronograph)

I also have:
7.62x54R
Bullet - 174gr. Sierra Matchking HPBT
Powder - 50 gr. Hodgdon H380
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 75mm
Avg Vel - 2560 fps (10 shot string over a chronograph)

7.62x54R
Bullet - 174gr. Sierra Matchking HPBT
Powder - 49 gr. Hodgdon H380
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 75mm
Avg Vel - 2525 fps (10 shot string over a chronograph)

7.62x54R
Bullet - 150 gr. Hornady Interlock SP
Powder - 46gr. IMR8208-XBR
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 73mm
Avg Vel - 2753 fps (5 shot string over a chronograph)

7.62x54R
Bullet - 150 gr. Hornady Interlock SP
Powder -49gr. IMR8208-XBR
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 73mm
Avg Vel - 2925 fps (5 shot string over a chronograph)

7.62x54R
Bullet - 150 gr. Hornady Interlock SP
Powder - 47.5gr. IMR8208-XBR
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
COL - 73mm
Avg Vel - 2870 fps (5 shot string over a chronograph)  ***Most consistent load for this powder***


This is what i got out of my rifle which is a 91/30 Hex Receiver 1932, and it worked for me in my rifle.

[mtmisfit]

.308 diameter bullets out of a Mosin?  What kind of groups are you getting?

[Mauser]

.308 diameter bullets out of a Mosin?  What kind of groups are you getting?

I cant really comment on the group size for all of these but I can ring the gong (8" steel) at 100 yds. without trouble, I just never measured it.  Concerning the bullet diameter, my Mosen-Nagant 91/30 slugs out at exactly .312 so .308 bullets wouldn't be a first choice.  Normally I use the following
-   Hornady 150gr. Spire Point (.312)
-   Hornady 174gr. FMJBT (.3105)
-   Sierra 174gr. HPBT MK (.311)
The Nosler's were something that a friend of mine had siting around and wanted to get rid of, so we loaded them and shot them up.  I have not tried any .308 bullets in my rifle and I have modified my dies to include the Redding .303 expander. I don't know why the die manufacturers (Lee, Redding...) produce them with the .30 cal. expanders.  I believe that most folks shooting 7.62x54R are using the proper sized .311-.312 bullets for the 7.7 Jap and the .303 British.  I believe the only M-N's barreled for .308 were Finnish? Anyway they are far outstripped by the .310 to .315 bore M-N 91/30's and others in that caliber.

Hope that helps

Cheers,
Mauser

[Mauser]

Shot this one this past weekend and it was nice to shoot.  Not too much sharp recoil out of a 91/30.

7.62x54R
Bullet - 174gr. Hornady (.3105) FMJBT
Powder - Vihtavuori N-160
Primer - Winchester LR
Case - Pervi Partizan
Average Velocity (FPS):
52 gr. - 2475
52.5 gr. - 2496
53 gr. - 2516
54 gr. - 2692

[Polaris]

These are full-house max loads proven safe in MY RIFLE.  They are based on book data (Lyman and Hodgedon).  Approach with caution.

Purpose LR match (Vintage Sniper CMP matches).  Rifle, Ishevsk '43 PU replica.

Case: Lapua
Primer: Rem 9 1/2
Powder: 46.5 gr H Varget
Bullet:  Hornady 174 gr .311 BTHP (not fmjbt).  Seated to 3.000" COL
This load tested sub-MOA to 300 yards.

Purpose: LR match.  Rifle, Ishevsk '43 PU replica.

Case:  Lapua
Primer: Rem 9 1/2
Powder: 52.5 gr IMR 4350
Bullet:  .311 174gr SMK  seated to 3.050" COL
Also sub-MOA to 300 yards  Higher BC than Hornady HPBT

Purpose:  Close Range deer hunting, informal practice.  Rifle:  Ishevsk M44 sporter carbine.

Case:  PRVI
Primer:  Sellier and Bellot LR
Powder:  52.5 gr. IMR 4350
Bullet:  Hor. 174 RNSP seated to cannelure.  Light "factory crimp"
Outstanding performance on whitetail deer at all shot angles attempted.

[Nickle]

Sometimes 308 diameter bullets are the right diameter for a Mosin. I've got 3 Mosins. The M24 Finn has a SIG barrel, .309" bore. The M28 isn't much different. The 91/30, well, we know is at least .310". Got a PSL that like 308 diameter bullets too.